1999

More Grimms Tales

Carol Ann Duffy and Tim Supple

15th-18thDecember

Hexagon Theatre, mac

Stage2 presents the second part of Duffy and Supples’ adaptation of the humorous, exciting and magical tales from over 150 years ago. This production was first performed at the beginning of December in Leipzig, Germany as part of a youth exchange. Gareth Knapman, a member of the cast, later moved to Leipzig to work with the exchange group Speilkiste, before setting up his own company in Germany.

Adult Child/Dead Child

by Claire Dowie (Adapted by James Yarker)

7th-21st August  Bedlam  Theatre, Edinburgh  “Even  if you think you know it well, you will never have seen it quite like this.  Stage2’s production doesn’t so much open up the monologue as shatter it.  James Yarker, from experimental theatre company Stan’s Cafe, directs as if in  the eye of a hurricane, a device that increases the intensity of the piece so  the emotion is so explosive it can hardly be contained.” The Guardian.  “A fantastic piece of theatre…brilliantly conveyed by a sixteen strong  ensemble.” Three Weeks. “Astonishingly mature performances from the  youthful cast.” Theatre Review. “The perfect cast for Claire  Dowie’s popular monologue. Sensational performances in an adaptation of wit  and passion.” The Scotsman

Amadeus

by Peter Shaffer

22nd-24thJuly

StudioTheatre, mac

“Literate, brilliantly paced, totallyengrossing and perceptively revealing of the author’s true intentions. Thetruly impressive young actor Tom Darvill (Salieri) compels us to sit up, takenotice and comprehend. Moving easily between embittered ancient and schemingyounger man, his voice wonderfully modulated, his gestures mesmerising, Darvilldraws us into this sad man’s torment. Craig Painting’s Mozart grows fromirritating pantomine dame into something much more rounded – his physical decayharrowingly conveyed. Liz Light’s entire huge company deserves plaudits, notleast for its verbal choreography.” The Birmingham Post

B-Movie

By Stage2 & Scott Burnett

15th-17th July

HexagonTheatre, mac

B-Movie’ or ‘The Monster that the Budget Forgot’was another collaboration with Scott Burnett. Enter Ed Wood’s world of madscientists, flying saucers, wobbly sets and monsters galore. This play featureda notable double act from future soap stars Abi Curtis (Georgia, ‘Hollyoaks’)and Lauren Crace (Danielle, ‘Eastenders’).